Overbrook Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and
diverse Christian community that actively seeks to
love and serve God, each other, and the world.

The Christian life is meant to be
shared together, and Overbrook offers
an open
and inclusive community where all are welcome.

At the heart of our faith is the belief that
God's love is revealed to us most fully in
Jesus Christ—his life, death, and resurrection.

We invite you to come in and
take a closer look at our church.
Come join us for worship.

Upcoming Special Events

Hanging of the GreensSaturday, Dec. 17 at 3:00 PM

Please join in the fellowship and festivities as we prepare the sanctuary for Christmas. The annual Hanging of the Greens will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Come decorate wreaths and trees, and help string the lights and garland. As you are able, please bring cut greens to brighten our pews and window sills. All ages are welcome; special activities are planned in the Chapel for young children. A light soup supper will be provided (Drew Mann is the Chef!) at 5:00 PM, followed by Christmas caroling at Saunders House. There is a sign up sheet in the Wistar Morris Room. Contact Jill Van Rawley to sign up for the "Greening Team” or visit the sign up sheet in the Wistar Morris room.

Service of the Longest NightWednesday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 PM

The holidays can be difficult for us all: the stresses and strains of trying to offer a time of celebration take their toll. Many people find they have trouble feeling “in the spirit” of things, whether because of the recent (or anticipated) death of a family member or friend, the end of a marriage, the loss of work, or other trying change. This year we will be gathering together on December 21 at 7:30 pm for A Service of the Longest Night. Is it so named because of its proximity to the winter solstice--the longest night of the year. But the name is also fitting because--despite the wrappings of gifts, special meals, and Christmas carols--the season can be darker than “normal” times of the year for those who struggle.

Everyone is invited to enjoy a simple meal served between the Family Service at 5:00 pm and Service of Lessons and Carols at 9:00 pm on Christmas Eve. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Wistar Morris Room so we can plan for an approximate number of attendees. This is one night during the hectic season that you don't have to cook dinner! There is no charge for the meal but we do take a free will offering to cover expenses. Volunteers are needed to set-up, serve, shop and clean-up and/or contribute cookies for dessert. For questions on the meal, please contact Judy Williamson.

Gingerbread houses will be ready to be decorated after dinner. Please sign up by December 14 in the Wistar Morris Room or using the online sign up sheet. For questions on
the gingerbread houses, please contact Artia Benjamin.

Recent Events

Welcome to Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

We are a vibrant, growing congregation of about 375 members located since 1889 at the corner of City and Lancaster Avenues, in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Overbrook Farms.

Our church attracts members from throughout the Philadelphia metro area, from city and suburb alike. We are a multicultural church that values our tremendous diversity, and warmly embraces all people as full members of God’s family.

Overbrook is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), though we have a thoroughly ecumenical spirit. Our members come from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds to form a community centered in Jesus Christ.

We invite you to come in and take a closer look at our church. And join us for worship, if you are able. We would love to welcome you to share in our journey of faith here at Overbrook.